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Next Steps · First McKinney Church, Texas

Start Your Faith Journey & Grow Through Christian Discipleship

Discover the gospel through Three Circles, follow Christ in believer’s baptism, grow through Christian discipleship, and take your next step through prayer, disciple making, and church membership.

Worship God. Live in Community. Serve Others. Make Disciples.

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First McKinney helps you begin your faith journey with Jesus Christ and continue growing as His disciple.

Discover the gospel through Three Circles, follow Christ in believer's baptism, grow through Christian discipleship, and take your next step through prayer, disciple making, and church membership. Every step is rooted in biblical teaching, and you'll never take one alone.

Begin your faith journey with Jesus Christ

Every journey starts somewhere

Every faith journey begins somewhere. Whether you're asking questions, walking through a difficult season, or simply curious about Jesus, you're welcome here. You don't need to have all the answers or a church background to begin—just a willingness to explore what God has to say. At First McKinney, our mission is to help people live and love like Jesus by meeting people where they are. Whether you're exploring faith, returning to church, or ready to follow Jesus, we're here to walk with you. Every faith journey begins with Jesus and grows one step at a time.

Three Circles Discover the Gospel. Explore
Baptism Take a public step of obedience. Explore
Discipleship Grow as a follower of Jesus. Explore
Prayer Grow in your relationship with God. Explore
Membership Become part of the First McKinney church family. Explore
Discover the gospel

Discover the gospel through Three Circles

Three Circles is a simple way to understand and share the gospel—three circles anyone can draw on a napkin: God's Design, our Brokenness, and the good news of Jesus that restores us to Him. It's a practical gospel presentation tool that helps people understand the gospel message clearly, respond to Jesus by faith, and confidently share that hope with others. Whether you're exploring the message of Jesus for yourself or learning how to share your faith, Three Circles is a great place to begin.

God's design Our brokenness The good news
Discover the Gospel Through Three Circles
Follow Jesus through believer's baptism

A public declaration of a personal decision

Believer's baptism is a public declaration of a personal decision to follow Jesus. It doesn't save you—Jesus does—but it is a joyful step of obedience that follows faith in Him. At First McKinney, baptism begins with a conversation. Whether you've recently trusted Christ or have been following Him for years and are ready to take this step, one of our pastors or ministers would love to talk with you, answer your questions, and help you prepare for baptism.

Baptism Sunday · Worship Center
Take the Next Step Through Baptism
Grow through Christian discipleship

Our Discipleship Pathway

The Discipleship Pathway is how we grow as followers of Jesus at First McKinney, and every ministry is built around its four steps. Worship God by gathering regularly and keeping Him first. Live in Community by building meaningful relationships in a Life Group. Serve Others by using your time, talents, and treasures to make a difference for God's kingdom. Make Disciples by helping others follow Jesus as you continue growing in your own faith. As you spend time in God's Word, pray, and walk alongside other believers, you'll discover that spiritual growth isn't about having all the answers—it's about faithfully following Jesus, one step at a time.

Movement 1 of 4
Worship God
Worship God Gather weekly and keep Him first.
Live in Community Join a Life Group — faith was never meant to be solo.
Serve Others Use your gifts where they're needed.
Make Disciples Help someone else take the step you just took.
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Grow through Prayer

Prayer is at the heart of every faith journey—a daily conversation with God and a reminder that we never walk through life alone.

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How we pray

Together Daily For you

Whether you're celebrating, carrying a burden, or seeking wisdom, our pastors, ministers, and prayer team would be honored to pray with you and for you. If you need prayer or want to grow in your prayer life, Experience the Power of Prayer and share your request with us today.

How can we pray for you?
Healing Family Guidance Comfort Gratitude
Become part of the family

Church membership is more than attending a church—it's committing to a church family as you follow Jesus together.

It's a commitment to grow, serve, and live in biblical community together. At First McKinney, becoming a member begins with a conversation. We'll help you explore what we believe, answer your questions, and discover what it means to belong. When you're ready, we'd love to welcome you into the First McKinney family.

Become a Member of First McKinney What We Believe
Live a life of disciple making

Following Jesus includes helping others follow Him.

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Following Jesus doesn't end with your own faith journey—it grows as you help others follow Him.

Share the gospel

That's the heart of biblical disciple making. At First McKinney, our mission is to make disciples who live and love like Jesus and help others do the same.

Invest in others

In 2 Timothy 2:2, we're called to invest in others who will, in turn, invest in others.

We encourage every believer to share the gospel, build intentional relationships, and help others grow in their faith. That's how God changes lives—one person, one conversation, and one relationship at a time.

Resources for Your Spiritual Growth

Explore our yearly Bible Reading Plan, biblical discipleship resources, podcast, and messages designed to help you understand God's Word and apply it to everyday life. Whether you're just beginning your faith journey or have been following Jesus for years, you'll find practical tools to help you grow in your faith.

Bible Reading Plan A yearly walk through Scripture
Weekly Podcast Teaching for the drive
Sermons Sunday as an all-week teacher

Frequently Asked Questions

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Your faith journey begins with Jesus. The Bible teaches that we begin a relationship with Him by trusting in His life, death, and resurrection for the forgiveness of our sins. If you're exploring faith or have questions about following Jesus, Three Circles is a simple way to understand the Gospel, and our pastors and ministers would be honored to walk with you, answer your questions, and help you take your next step.

After placing your faith in Jesus, your next steps are to grow in your relationship with Him. Share your decision with someone—we'd love to celebrate with you—then follow Him in believer's baptism, connect with a Life Group, and begin building daily rhythms of spending time in God's Word and prayer. Wherever you are in your faith journey, we're here to help you take your next step.

After placing your faith in Jesus, your next steps are to grow in your relationship with Him. Share your decision with someone—we'd love to celebrate with you—then follow Him in believer's baptism, connect with a Life Group, and begin building daily rhythms of spending time in God's Word and prayer. Wherever you are in your faith journey, we're here to help you take your next step.

Believer's baptism is a public declaration of your faith in Jesus Christ and a joyful step of obedience that follows salvation—it doesn't earn salvation. Baptism is important because Jesus modeled it and calls His followers to do the same. At First McKinney, we'd love to celebrate this next step with you. It all begins with a conversation, and one of our pastors would be honored to answer your questions and help you prepare for baptism.

Spiritual growth happens through intentional rhythms as you follow Jesus. At First McKinney, our Discipleship Pathway provides a clear path for growing in your faith: Worship God, Live in Community, Serve Others, and Make Disciples. As you spend time in God's Word, pray, and live in biblical community, you'll discover that following Jesus is a lifelong journey of growing to live and love like Him.

Christian discipleship is following Jesus and helping others do the same, learning to live and love like Him every day, not just on Sundays. At First McKinney, that’s the heart of our mission: to make disciples who live and love like Jesus and help others do the same. Our ministries and next steps are designed to help people grow in their faith and become more like Christ.

Start by exploring membership at Discover First. You'll learn what we believe, meet our pastors and leaders, and have the opportunity to ask any questions along the way. Membership is more than attending a church—it's committing to a church family as you follow Jesus together. It's a commitment to grow, serve, and live in biblical community, and we'd be honored to help you take that next step when you're ready.

Three Circles is a simple, easy-to-share gospel presentation that helps people understand God’s Design, our Brokenness, and the good news of Jesus Christ. Whether you’re exploring faith for yourself or learning how to share the gospel with someone else, Three Circles provides a practical way to understand and communicate the gospel.

Prayer is an important part of growing in your relationship with God. As you talk with God, listen to Him through His Word, and bring Him your joys, burdens, and needs, you grow in knowing and trusting Him. At First McKinney, we believe in the power of prayer and would be glad to pray with you and for you. You can share a prayer request with us anytime.

Disciple making is helping others follow Jesus as you follow Him. In 2 Timothy 2:2, we're called to invest in others who will, in turn, invest in others. At First McKinney, that's the heart of our mission: to make disciples who live and love like Jesus and help others do the same.

The best place to begin is by taking simple, intentional steps. Join us for Sunday worship, connect with a Life Group, start our Bible Reading Plan, and explore resources designed to help you grow in your faith. Most importantly, don't be afraid to ask questions. Every follower of Jesus starts somewhere, and we'd be honored to walk alongside you as you grow to live and love like Jesus.
Take your next step today

You don't have to take your next step alone.

Taking the first step can feel intimidating. You may have questions, wonder where to begin, or feel like you don't know anyone—and that's okay. Whether you're exploring how to grow in faith, ready to be baptized, looking for a Life Group, or considering membership, we're here to help you take your next step. Worship with us this Sunday, connect with a Life Group, or talk with one of our pastors. Wherever you are on your faith journey, we'd be honored to help you grow to live and love like Jesus.

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